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It's a squirrel squeeze! Family of rodents look like they're in a tight spot as they try to poke through a tree hole

• Remarkable photographs show the moment a family of squirrels try to squeeze themselves out of a tree hole
• The rodents refuse to give up their spot and can all be seen trying to push through the tree hollow together 
• They were caught on camera at Inokashira Park in Tokyo, Japan, by local wildlife enthusiast Hiroshi Takeda 

DailyMailUK

PUBLISHED: 05:58 EDT, 24 April 2019 | UPDATED: 06:11 EDT, 24 April 2019

These incredible photographs capture the adorable moment a family of squirrels try to squeeze themselves out of a tree hollow at the same time.

Eager to get out and explore, the rodents refuse to give up their spot and can all be seen trying to push through the hole together.

The scrap between the determined small animals began with just two of the squirrels fighting to leave their nest - also known as a tree cavity den - before they were joined by another duo.

They were caught on camera at Inokashira Park in Tokyo, Japan by local wildlife enthusiast Hiroshi Takeda.

Inokashira Park's zoo, which specialises in native Japanese animals, such as birds, raccoons, and monkeys, is well known for its squirrel garden, and the animal is also its mascot. 

The photographer said: 'The whole family were squeezing way too far, I was worried they could have got stuck. Squirrels are my favourite animals. I have photographed them many times but this was definitely the best one.' 

[butterfly123]

@feline groovy 

How adorable. Time for mischief.

[luvzchiz]

@feline groovy @how adorable!

they remind me of Queen's Bohemian Rapsody or a Beatles album cover.  

Hope they got out safely.  Thanks for posting. 

[Snicks1]

@feline groovy, that is so cute.

[mistriTsquirrel]

@feline groovy 

I'll bet they heard the ice cream truck going by.  That's usually how my family members and I get into a jam like that.

[feline groovy]

Hehe, @mistriTsquirrel.

[CAMOGIRL]

Too cute!

In a tree in my back yard it would be like “Did I hear that bird seed bag being opened and the seeds hitting the bid feeder? WOO HOO!, me first, NO me first, ....”. 

[lovesrecess]

Rats with bushy tails,,,,they cause so much trouble in my backyard! Drain the birdfeeder....rip up patio furniture cushions....etc. But cute!

[MoonieBaby]

I LOVE squirrels. So cute.

I feed them on our back cinderblock fence. 

Organic Coconut. Apple slices, Strawberries, Oatmeal (the old fashioned good stuff) and sometimes I put out a paper plate loaded with smucker's Natural Peanut butter. 

They delight in the goodies and I love to see their cheery happy faces!